Category Archives: Public safety and Neighborhood Watches

Posts deal with public safety issues in our neighborhoods

Our Park is Changing – Part II

On Friday morning, July 27th, I heard the sound of a wood chipper in my neighborhood and I thought of the Ash trees in Glen Armil Park.  I wandered over to the park for a visit and sure enough, the … Continue reading

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Break-ins, Rummaging Through Vehicles, Ringing the Door Bell…

Dial 911 whenever you suspect people in the neighborhood are up to no good.  And my personal opinion; talk to your alderman about increased police budget for more patrols on the street.  The city budget has been feeling the effects … Continue reading

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City Government Seeking to be More Transparent

All departments of Davenport City government have to make monthly performance reports.  These reports will now be available for citizens to see. Curious about how many calls for service the Davenport Fire Department receives monthly or how much cash the … Continue reading

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Attempted Abduction in Glen Armil Park – June 15 @ 2 PM

The suspect is described as white male in his 20’s, short light colored hair, chubby face, heavyset. Suspect was wearing a grey t-shirt and tan shorts. Suspect vehicle: Tan or Gold, older four door sedan On Wednesday, June 15, 2016 … Continue reading

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Glen Armil Meeting Draws Attention to “Nextdoor”

A Glen Armil Neighborhood Association election meeting was attended by only 8 people Monday evening.  The association by-laws indicate that at least 10 people need to be present for a quorum.  Nominations for board members, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice … Continue reading

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Summer Break-ins Affect Glen Armil

Mike Van Hulle lives in the 700 block of Rusholme and reports that someone or someones broke into his locked garage late Sunday or early Monday. Missing from the garage were three bikes. Since I first posted this report, I became … Continue reading

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Neighbor Uses Video to Help Capture Thief

Within the last month a man broke into a house in the 2400 block of Lillie.  The resident was not home when the intruder entered through a window and took valuables.  The home owners did have a digital security camera that … Continue reading

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GANA Encourages Small Areas to Form Watch Associations

At the meeting held on Monday September 15th, GANA members heard from United neighbors expert Bruce Scherler how easy it is to form a informal group or association to warn others of eminent crime and to disseminate crime activity of … Continue reading

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Summer Crime Prevention Tip

During summer months, many  residents tend to leave their garage doors open and unattended.  It may happen when you mow the grass or have children riding bikes who forget to shut the door.  Sometimes we simply leave the door open thinking nothing … Continue reading

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